Iconic Heights dive Big Star Bar to shutter ... but it may not be farewell

Iconic Heights dive Big Star Bar to shutter ... but it...

1of13PHOTOS: It's not goodbye but not farewell for Big Star Bar.
The dive bar's lease at 1005 West 19th Street, which expires May 31, was not renewed.
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2of13Big Star will operate at its current location on a month-to-month basis until the landlord sells the property, while he looks for a new Heights-area locale to reopen the iconic watering hole.Photo: Courtesy

3of13A classic dive bar with cheap beer, a jukebox, pool table, and extensive outdoor area with fire pits and picnic tables, Big Star opened its doors in 2008.Photo: Courtesy

4of13Before its location at West 19th Street closes, Big Star will have two final blowout bashes.Photo: Courtesy

5of13A belated 10-year anniversary is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend on May 25 and May 26.Photo: Courtesy

6of13The bar has hosted numerous themed events including the popular John Waters night, and served as a venue for several weddings.Photo: Courtesy

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The dive bar's lease at 1005 West 19th Street, which expires May 31, was not renewed, owner Brad Moore told Chron.com.

According to Moore, beginning in June, Big Star will operate at its current location on a month-to-month basis until the landlord sells the property, while he looks for a new Heights-area locale to reopen the iconic watering hole.

A classic dive bar with cheap beer, a jukebox, pool table, and extensive outdoor area with fire pits and picnic tables, Big Star opened its doors in 2008.

Over the years, artists including The Suffers have stopped by to perform free sets.